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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1961
Page
4
George M Johnson and Valerie Johnson are cited as editors with James E Ryan serving as publisher. The record lists James E Ryan as associate publisher and wm Plant as superintendent.
Mount Dora High School’s Golden Hurricanes upset heavily favored Eustis High in a spirited game winning the big one. Capt. Bobby McCullough and coaches Dan Spear led a celebration on the field as fans praised both teams for exemplary conduct.
The community mourns the departure of Rev. George L. Kress from First Presbyterian Church after three influential years guiding a leading local group. The piece notes losses in church leadership, compares Kress to Father John Mangrum, and welcomes new ministers Jay N. Booth and Joe Bellamy while honoring retirees.
The column argues editors must judge news value, criticizing a Florida note about a pink edition in Lake County. It praises local editors for impartial treatment of residents and highlights pride in local news over sensational front pages.
The council approved two resolutions at the urging of the Chamber of Commerce. One calls the State Road Department to designate the existing Route 500 as an alternate State Road 500 from Dora Canal Bridge through Tavares to the new U S 441. The second names the interchange of new U S 441 and Highway 19 the Golden Triangle Interchange to benefit Mount Dora and neighboring towns. Gov. Farris Bryant will dedicate it on November 15.
The Central Florida Museum will establish an archaeology society within the museum on Friday November 17 at 8 p m. The new group aims to promote study and public interest in ancient cultures and local digs.
The Central Florida Museum in Orlando opens on Saturday November 11 an exhibit titled Ancient Cultures of Latin America. It surveys painting archaeological materials and early life in Mexico Guatemala and Honduras running through November 26. Louis Freund Stetson University artist in residence provides feature works. The museum address is 810 East Rollins Avenue.
Florida Citrus Mutual outlines plans for the Florida Press Association editors’ gathering in Lakeland. Bob Rutledge notes editors’ support strengthens citrus trade, while John Paul Jones and John Sikes organize sessions with Doyle Conner Jim Haley and other leaders. The opening event takes place November 18 in Mutual’s auditorium with multimedia programs and awards to follow.
The facility opens to the public free of charge Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on weekends from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. It remains closed on Mondays.
About 175 Florida editors and publishers will attend the Florida Press Association’s 82nd Annual Fall Meeting in Lakeland November 17 to 19. FPA president Jack Dudley of Havana says the gathering will refresh awareness of citrus as a key Florida economic asset.
The Golden Mutual hosts an operatic trio led by Lillian Mesina soprano star of the Metropolitan Auditions of the Air and New York City Opera debut, joined by Richard Goodlake baritone and Sophia Steffan mezzo soprano. Memberships for the local association confer access across Mount Dora Sanford Daytona Beach Miami and Perry with prices $6 for adults and $3 for students.
Mount Dora residents hospitalized this week at Waterman Memorial Hospital include Agnes Gilbert Rose Harrington Elizabeth Rice Frank Druar Nora Sibertson William Bucher Joseph Cabic and Frederick Martius.
A compact listing of church names and service times in Mount Dora and nearby areas. Churches include Mount Dora Baptist at Sixth and Tremain with multiple services, Methodist on Fifth Ave, Church of Christ on Fifth Ave, Community Church at 7th and Donnelly, St. Edwards Episcopal, Presbyterian on Sixth Ave at Alexander, Reorganized LDS at Fifth Ave, Central Christian Church on Mount Dora Eustis Road, Community Chapel First Church of God on South Highland Street, and related Bible School and midweek activities.
The notice lists Sunday services at 11:00 am and Sunday School at 11:00 am with a Wednesday Evening Service at 8. The location is Corner of Lemon and Grove.
Sorrento Presbyterian Church announces Sunday School at 10 00 A M and Worship Service at 11 00 A M led by Minister Dr G J Schillerstrom.
Rev. Dan Braby leads the 11 AM service at Tangerine Community Church inviting members to worship and reflection.
The notice lists Sunday School at 9 43 A M and Worship Service at 11 00 A M with an invitation You are welcome.
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